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You can still get away for a much-needed break!<\/a>: <\/p>\n

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It\u2019s hard to imagine a more tumultuous time in the history of our planet. The rise of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has thrown every sphere of our lives into disarray, and with terms like \u201csocial distancing\u201d and \u201cself-isolation\u201d becoming commonplace, we are having to find different ways to go about our daily lives with as little disruption as possible.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s unknown exactly how many people\u2019s international dream holidays, weddings or conferences have been disrupted due to this unprecedented event, but all is not lost. According to Shaun Lamont, Managing Director of First Group, you can still get away for a much-needed break. \u201cFirst Group prides itself on its home-from-home-accommodation where guests are afforded the opportunity to enjoy the privacy of self-contained apartments.\u201d Whether you prefer wide open inland country spaces or quiet lazy beaches perfect for soaking up the much-needed health benefits of the South African sun, our self-catering apartments are well suited to accommodate the ever changing needs of guests at this time, whilst our efficient room service is also recommended to minimise gatherings.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs it has always been, the safety and security of our guests and team remain our highest priority,\u201d Lamont explains. He adds that additional measures have been developed in consultation with global and local public health authorities, including the WHO (World Health Organisation) and CDC (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention), SADH (South African Department of Health) and NICD (National Institute for Communicable Diseases), to ensure that the First Group\u2019s cleaning and hygiene protocols are even more rigorous than before.<\/p>\n

According to Lamont, the resort and hotel managers and teams are receiving ongoing briefings and enhanced operating protocols that include:<\/strong><\/p>\n